Coles Group Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Coles Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -0.5%, while the Consumer Retailing industry saw earnings growing at 25.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 2.3% per year. Coles Group's return on equity is 31.2%, and it has net margins of 2.6%.
Key information
-0.5%
Earnings growth rate
-0.4%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Retailing Industry Growth | 18.7% |
| Revenue growth rate | 2.3% |
| Return on equity | 31.2% |
| Net Margin | 2.6% |
| Next Earnings Update | 27 Feb 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Coles Group (ASX:COL) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Dec 20
A Look At The Fair Value Of Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL)
Nov 03Coles Group Limited's (ASX:COL) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
Oct 19These 4 Measures Indicate That Coles Group (ASX:COL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Oct 01Coles Group (ASX:COL) Boosts E-Commerce with Ocado Alliance, Reports Strong Earnings and Dividend Increase
Sep 16Here's Why Coles Group (ASX:COL) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Sep 15Coles Group (ASX:COL) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Aug 28Investor Optimism Abounds Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) But Growth Is Lacking
Jul 11Coles Group (ASX:COL) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
May 29We Think Coles Group (ASX:COL) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
May 11Estimating The Fair Value Of Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL)
Apr 05Coles Group (ASX:COL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of A$0.36
Feb 29Coles Group (ASX:COL) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
Feb 16Pinning Down Coles Group Limited's (ASX:COL) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
Jan 24A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL)
Jan 02Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Coles Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 24 | 43,684 | 1,128 | 7,903 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 41,993 | 1,020 | 7,680 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 41,292 | 1,031 | 7,539 | 0 |
| 25 Jun 23 | 40,591 | 1,042 | 7,398 | 0 |
| 01 Jan 23 | 39,143 | 1,108 | 7,068 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 22 | 38,742 | 1,077 | 6,946 | 0 |
| 26 Jun 22 | 38,341 | 1,045 | 6,823 | 0 |
| 26 Mar 22 | 38,738 | 1,025 | 6,829 | 0 |
| 02 Jan 22 | 38,444 | 998 | 6,705 | 0 |
| 02 Oct 21 | 38,700 | 1,002 | 6,794 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 21 | 38,955 | 1,005 | 6,882 | 0 |
| 27 Mar 21 | 39,137 | 1,027 | 6,962 | 0 |
| 03 Jan 21 | 39,319 | 1,049 | 7,042 | 0 |
| 03 Oct 20 | 38,552 | 1,014 | 6,862 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 20 | 37,784 | 978 | 6,682 | 0 |
| 28 Mar 20 | 37,551 | 1,082 | 7,364 | 0 |
| 05 Jan 20 | 37,317 | 1,186 | 8,045 | 0 |
| 05 Oct 19 | 37,891 | 1,132 | 8,017 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 38,464 | 1,078 | 7,989 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 38,924 | 971 | 7,932 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 18 | 39,384 | 864 | 7,876 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 39,265 | 944 | 7,804 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 39,145 | 1,023 | 7,732 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: COL has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: COL's current net profit margins (2.6%) are higher than last year (2.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: COL's earnings have declined by 0.5% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: COL's earnings growth over the past year (8.3%) exceeds its 5-year average (-0.5% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: COL earnings growth over the past year (8.3%) exceeded the Consumer Retailing industry -5.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: COL's Return on Equity (31.2%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/20 07:37 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/06/30 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Coles Group Limited is covered by 23 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Russell Wright | Barclay Pearce Capital Pty Limited |
| Thomas Kierath | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Jonathan Snape | Bell Potter |